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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 15, 2019 10:01:48 GMT -5
Live look at Father B trying on the new mascot that he and the BoT have designed with the help of select faculty and the editorial team from the SPIRE:
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 15, 2019 9:58:54 GMT -5
This thread is headed towards thread of the year candidate, but I vote that inhocsigno be the front-runner for Post of the Year 2019.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 12, 2019 9:58:18 GMT -5
Jordan, Pippen, Harper, Rodman, and who was it Longley or Kukoc at the 5? That's a solid lineup too... but the current Warrior's starting 5 is like a Super Nintendo fantasy lineup.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 11, 2019 15:28:18 GMT -5
Great article. Great man.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 11, 2019 15:14:15 GMT -5
Hold your finger down over the URL instead of tapping on it.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 11, 2019 13:32:54 GMT -5
*any?
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 11, 2019 11:25:19 GMT -5
BTW, very interesting that of 51 responses, not one student. Maybe that "tells us everything we need to know?" Students not paying attention to athletics unless they're on the team. I feel like the school spirit or attendance is so low that I can safely make that generalized statement.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 11, 2019 9:59:19 GMT -5
I personally thought that it was tough to take advantage of the programs when I was a graduating senior. Either I did poor research/preparation, or HC didn't make it easy enough. My guess? Probably the former.
All I can do now is volunteer my time as an alumni professional mentor, and hopefully push folks to take advantage of whatever they can-- Crusaders for others!
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 11, 2019 9:24:16 GMT -5
I wish I could find it now (LinkedIn's timeline of posted stories is the absolute worst example of an efficient social media platform, after their web redesign last year), but a recent Holy Cross alumna penned a two page letter speaking to the integrity Professor Dustin's character, calling the local publication's piece a hit job, and accusing HC of a lack of leadership. Perhaps someone else came across it, but it was posted seemingly "a week ago" according to LinkedIn. Who knows what the hell is going on.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 8, 2019 11:44:30 GMT -5
Not spreading a rumor, just speculating, that there was no single incident or episode that caused this suspension. Rather, I strongly suspect that there was a "pattern of behavior" involved and while a single incident may have been the straw that broke the camel's back, I would suggest skepticism on any story that one thing alone did it. Not a bad bit of speculation. However, given that his contract was up this year, why not just let him ride it out at this point? If it was that egregious, it warrants a comment from the school. The vacuum of information on the matter leads to guesswork and speculation on all interested parties' parts. The good news here is that Dean Wormer is on the patrol for this little community. The bad news for the rest of the country, or at least prospective students and athletes, is that there is no such guidance and governance in the wider world out there. That could be to the detriment of HCWBB, or HC at large, given the accompanying bad news of the last 6-12 months plus.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 5, 2019 17:14:37 GMT -5
I’m not an employment law attorney but immediate termination upon an allegation seems problematic. Administrative leave while the investigation occurs seems more appropriate. But to be clear: allowing an employee contact with students after a credible allegation is ludicrous. I am not defending the college but it is only fair to point out that after the (non-physical) sexual harassment claim and before he was ultimately disciplined via administrative leave: ".... according to documents, Dustin’s interaction with female students had been limited and he was restricted from conducting private, one-on-one meetings or unsupervised communications with female students or junior employees, including by e-mail." www.worcestermag.com/news/20190131/holy-cross-professor-on-administrative-leave-after-sexual-harassment-allegationsWithout the facts of what actually occurred and only speaking about possibilities: the college could not guarantee or otherwise "prevent" interaction, one-on-one meetings, or otherwise unsupervised communications between the professor and any of his students unless the college imprisoned him. He still had his freedom, cell phone, car, legs to walk, and go wherever he wanted, regardless of an administrative decision. We're lucky this didn't become anything more tragic, that we could tell, but I think it was somewhat reckless-- even akin to the Catholic Church's abusers who were merely placed in isolation or moved from parish to parish-- to not act more decisively and publicize the issue.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 5, 2019 11:54:56 GMT -5
No argument there, ndgradbuthcfan. I once was president of a county women coaches association. [Yes, that was the title, women coaches not "women's coaches." The story behind that could fill a page...and most of the coaches were men. ] I was even the Woman Coach of the Year a couple of times. I finally resigned after serving in various offices for 35 years. I felt strongly that the association should be again led by a woman (and a good role model or our female athletes). There are more than enough qualified women would could do well in such a position...if we could convince one to take the job. That candidate number would also include our current interim head coach. You make one hell of a lady.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 5, 2019 10:44:06 GMT -5
I still think the most ridiculous thing of all is that the College is not leading the discussion by releasing facts. Speculation can, and maybe even should, run wild in the wake of facts... so why are they always late, keeping their mouth shut, or playing mea culpa after the fact?
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 1, 2019 16:01:56 GMT -5
Best of luck and get well soon.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 1, 2019 15:12:40 GMT -5
The school should tell us what happened. Although I personally wanted to know what happened with Charles and CO. from the men's team, they are students and under the supervision and care of the college, so if HC says none of my business, so be it. But Gibbons is an adult and employee-- the public has a right to know!
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 31, 2019 16:42:26 GMT -5
"What in the wide world of sports?..."
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 31, 2019 14:30:04 GMT -5
Love Teddy Roosevelt. But I love these quotes too:
“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ― George Orwell
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” ― Theodore Roosevelt
Yes, I would agree some posters have a "bent" against certain coaches or players in some situations. No, I wouldn't argue that it is inappropriate, personally slanderous, and worthy of censorship. Anything read here should be taken with a grain of salt, considering that the folks paying attention here are probably less than fifty of an entire planet of alums and potential fans that couldn't or wouldn't navigate to this web page with a bookmark in their browser.
It's a board about the sports teams, and to a lesser extent, the wider school. Not formally sanctioned by the school, not endorsed by it, and not funded by it. If you read these pages, you read opinions those of folks-- alums and otherwise-- who have an unusual sense of connection to the school and athletics programs, for a wide variety of reasons. It should be expected that they feel passionately about the success of these teams. It should be expected that they speak passionately and opine about these teams. It should not be expected that "support" is the veil thrown over blind "rah rah rah"-ing of the teams no matter what.
We do ourselves and the school (if they're paying as much attention as you claim, Mr. Spalding) a great disservice if we accept anything less than the best... the magis... the "greater." I was taught that much. I was also taught to be skeptical, to not accept things at face value, to investigate and dissect and be critical. The vast majority of posts are in a similar vein, and are not as harmful, in my estimation, as you claim.
You can be a floundering basketball coach and a fantastic, top-flight person and family man. One has nothing to do with the other, and none of us that are critical are concerned with the latter.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 29, 2019 14:43:53 GMT -5
Shows you how much track I ran...
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Malcolm
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 29, 2019 14:07:17 GMT -5
Same place where they do lots of track meets (the armory)?
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 29, 2019 11:42:04 GMT -5
Best part of my day!
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 29, 2019 9:46:25 GMT -5
To get back to the Navy game, I watched a replay of the Navy game on NESN last night and was amazed at the number of times on D we gave up the baseline. That's something my jr high coached stressed not to allow. Is it possible that is what the players are coached to do in the 1-3-1. If it isn't, why is it happening in the 21st game of the season. Said it since I saw RW deploying it with Torey Thomas along the baseline: 1-3-1 D is weak in the corners down below the baseline. You can't front/or prevent the man in those areas, you can only hope to trap or keep the ball high to defense it.
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Malcolm
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 29, 2019 9:44:45 GMT -5
Westchester County Center, down the street from my house. I wish I would have known. I could have missed the whole game giving the baby a bath just the same, except I would have known it was going on
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 25, 2019 10:51:19 GMT -5
KY, you are measured and wise as always. And your post isn't wrong. However, if this specific forum is about athletics, athletics performance, our commentary on such, then criticism is not only accurate, but in my opinion, warranted. We are not saying that HC is not worthy of any willing and able student's attendance, and hard-earned (borrowed?) tuition dollars.
What I would say is that along the lines of our own standings in athletics, there is likely more the college can do to benefit the many programs they maintain while not jeopardizing the academic performance HC is known for. Furthermore, I would argue it could feasibly help the academic standing of the college, and broaden the application base.
I don't think any student or student athlete who chooses to attend HC would regret it. I continue to recommend alma mater no matter what.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 24, 2019 17:03:12 GMT -5
If we name a new AD soon, we rushed. If we name one in a month, we dithered. If we have four candidates, we have too small a pool. If we have 5 candidates we're too incompetent to narrow the search. If the new AD is from New England, we're provincial. If it's someone from outside New England we're ignoring local candidates. If it's a Holy Cross graduate we're incestuous. If it's not a Holy Cross graduate, we're ignoring our heritage. If it's a former athlete we're close-minded. If it's not a former athlete we're naïve. If he/she is over 45, we're settling for an old hand. If he/she is under 45 we're opting for someone unproven. Wonderful post, and shows the nature of the world we live in today. However, I think all of those statements above are true so long as the athletics programs continue to be mediocre. If we start to turn things around across the board, or are successful in the "premiere" sports of the college, then you or anyone else would have the right to say that the naysayers should be quiet and are off-base.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 24, 2019 17:01:24 GMT -5
"...we have not had a team finish with a winning record since the Spring of 2016 (that's over two full academic years) and the athletic program is in need of a leader who actually understands sports and is capable of conducting an overhaul that will actually position our teams to win."
This is a surprising stat if true, and the general recommendation is a sound and needed one.
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